Man slapped by Pastor Ng’ang’a calls the incident a blessing
Man slapped by Pastor Ng’ang’a calls the incident a blessing
Man slapped by Pastor Ng’ang’a speaks out, calls Incident a ‘Blessing’ as Kenya debates viral Church drama.
The man at the centre of a viral church incident involving controversial preacher Apostle James Maina Ng’ang’a has broken his silence, and his reaction is as unexpected as the slap that sparked national outrage.
During a packed Sunday service at Neno Evangelism Centre in Nairobi, Ng’ang’a paused his sermon to publicly reunite with the man he slapped for dozing off a moment that has since ignited heated conversations online and offline.
Dressed in a red shirt and grey suit, the congregant confirmed he was indeed the man in the video and, to the surprise of many, described the slap as a “divine encounter.”
“Haina shida. Iko sawa. Mradi nipone na injili iendelee,” he told the congregation, meaning “No problem. It’s okay as long as I get healed and the gospel continues.”
His statement drew mixed reactions from the crowd, with some murmuring in disbelief while others nodded along. The man further claimed the slap freed him from spiritual torment, including disturbing dreams a testimony that only intensified the debate.
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Ng’ang’a, known for his fiery sermons and headline-grabbing antics, defended his actions by comparing his discipline to that of Jesus driving out merchants from the temple. “Ukipenda mtoto unamchapa. Even my master, my Lord… akawachapa,” he said, insisting that discipline is a form of love.
The incident, captured on video and widely shared across social media, has divided Kenyans. Some see it as an abuse of pastoral authority and have called for Ng’ang’a to apologise or even face legal action.
Others, particularly within his congregation, view it as a dramatic but sincere act of deliverance.
As the dust settles, the slap that shocked Kenya has reignited crucial conversations about faith, healing, and the boundaries of religious leadership.
Whether seen as spiritual intervention or overreach, one thing is clear: this was no ordinary church service, and the debate is far from over.
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